Brampton (April 12, 2019) – Peel Senior Link (PSL) was pleased to host Sara Singh, MPP, Brampton Centre and Deputy Leader, Official Opposition at Knightsbridge, to showcase the Assisted Living for High Risk Seniors 24/7 hub & spoke service model. We shared the unique medication management program offered by PSL, which significantly reduces medication-related hospital emergency visits and ensures continued independence for seniors in their community. Sara heard about the Assisted Living program client experience directly from the clients perspective highlighting the important services received from PSL, and the dignity and respect with which they receive their quality and valued services from front line staff on a daily basis.
We also shared information about the innovative program, Integrated Seniors Team funded by the CWLHIN, in partnership with the Punjabi Community Health Services (PCHS), and Services and Housing in the Province (SHIP) which currently serves west Brampton. The program includes a 24-hour on-call system for emerging crisis situations, in-home visits, chronic disease prevention and management, and assessment and management of environmental and home risk factors.